AI Summary
WEIGEL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $78.1K in total grants paid to 4 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO BENEFIT POOR CHILDREN IN THE AREA DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASON BY OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM THE LOCAL SALVATION ARMY IDENTIFYING SUCH CHILDREN AND THEN PURCHASING GIFT CARDS FOR THE CHILDREN FROM TARGET AND OTHER RETAILERS.
Cause Areas
1
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Smoky Mountain Service Dogs
Lenoir City, TN
$148.4K
60%
STREET HOPE TN
POWELL, TN
$30K
12%
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE INC
Knoxville, TN
$20K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$14K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 7 grantees
- 7 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEIGEL FOUNDATION?
No. WEIGEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEIGEL FOUNDATION give?
WEIGEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WEIGEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEIGEL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WEIGEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WEIGEL FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $78 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WEIGEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WEIGEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, STREET HOPE TN, and MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEIGEL FOUNDATION?
WEIGEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.